'Engendering' Uganda's National Export Strategy
International Trade Forum › Num. 3-4/2008, Juillet 2008
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Uganda has enjoyed strong annual growth in exports in recent years and has made progress in diversifying its export base. However, much needs to be done if it is to realize by 2012 its National Export Strategy targets of increasing annual revenue to $5 billion per year (from around $1.8 billion), achieving a 16% contribution to gross domestic product and raising the per capita export ratio to $200 (from $82). A simple vision was articulated: "a dynamic and competitive export sector with more participation of women". The benefits of addressing gender consideration were seen as fundamental to ensuring adequate buy-in of the stakeholders. It was also stressed that there should be a balance of men and women in the stakeholder team.
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'Engendering' Uganda's National Export Strategy
While women own about 40% of private businesses in Uganda and some 30% of women in business are exporting, women's role in socio-economic development is still seen to be peripheral.
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